Road Closures and Construction

Current Road Closures

• Lakeshore Road 105 from N Rear Rd. to Walls Rd. will be closed from May 11th, 2020 to June 22nd, 2020 (weather permitting) due to a Ministry of Transportation project for the Highway 401 overpass.

• Lakeshore Road 309 will have lane restrictions between S Middle Road and Richardson Sideroad from June 1st to June 5th, 2020 (weather permitting) due to a gas main project.

• Lakeshore Rd 309 will have lane restrictions from Richardson Sdrd to Essex Kent Rd 1 (Wheatley Rd) and at the intersection of Lakeshore Rd 309 and Highway 77 from June 8 - 13, 2020 (weather permitted) due to a gas main project.

Current Construction Projects

• Phase 4 of the Notre Dame Street Improvements will be continuing starting on Monday, April 20th, 2020 between Eleventh Street and Duck Creek Blvd.  Construction is anticipated to take six weeks (weather permitting).  During this time, this portion of Notre Dame will be open to local traffic only.  Other motorists are encouraged to use Broadway Street.  We thank you for your patience as we improve our infrastructure.

Water Interruptions

• There are currently no scheduled water interruptions.  If you are experiencing issues with your water, please call the Town's Water Department at 519-728-2488.

 County of Essex Construction Projects

 The following list identifies the 2020 construction projects which will be completed by the County of Essex. 

1. County Road 2 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 1 and Big Creek Road starting May 4 for 4 months for bridge rehabilitation. 
2. County Road 22 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between County Road 19 (Manning Road) and Banwell Road from June 10 to June 16 for road construction. 
3. County Road 19 will have lane restrictions between County Road 46 and Highway 401 from May 13 to June 12. 
4. County Road 34 will have lane restrictions between County Road 18 and Inman Side Road from May 19 to June 26. 
5. County Road 31 will have lane restrictions between Mersea Road 3 and Mersea Road 6 from May 19 to June 16. 
6. County Road 20 will have lane restrictions between County Road 41 and County Road 9 from May 25 to June 26. 
7. County road 20 will have lane restrictions between Front Road South and Lowes Side Road from May 25 to June 26. 
8. County Road 34 will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 37 and County Road 33 from June 8 to June 30 for culvert replacement. 
9. County Road 23 will have lane restrictions between County Road 8 and South Middle Road from June 10 to July 10. 
10. County Road 31 will have lane restrictions between North Middle Road and Highway 401 from June 10 to July 10. 
11. County Road 42 will have lane restrictions between County Road 31 and County Road 22 from June 10 to July 10. 
12. County Road 46 will have lane restrictions between County Road 1 and Richardson Side Road from June 10 to July 10. 
13. County Road 9 will have lane restrictions between County Road 7 and Laurier Parkway from June 8 to June 30 for culvert repair. Watch for flag persons.

For further details on Construction Projects on County Roads, please visit the County of Essex webpage.

Public Notice - Pesticide Use

The Town Lakeshore intends to control noxious weeds along some rural roadsides between June 13 - July 30, 2020 under the Public Works Exemption of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban to the promotion of public health and safety.  Please refer to our Public Notice for further details.